Life of William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptised on 26 April 1564. His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, he was their third child out of eight and their eldest son. He was born into a wealthy family, his father was a glover and alderman while his mother was the daughter of a wealthy landowner.

On 27 November, 1582 at the age of 18 Shakespeare married 26 year old Anne Hathaway. Six months later she gave birth to their eldest child Susanna. In 1585 they had twins Hamnet and Judith.

William Shakespeare had a successful career as an actor, poet and playwright. He was also part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. His plays were mainly comedies and tragedies. His work consisted of 38 plays and 154 sonnets. His plays have been translated into every major language and are still being performed today.

Shakespeare was an extremely talented man. This is seen by his works being reprinted and made into movies. He is still a significant and important writer.

'The novel Brother Man is very symbolic'

I agree with this statement, the book was incredibly symbolic. The plot is based on the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixtion, but it is a Jamaican version. Bra' man spiritual healing powers is symbolic of Jesus' powers. Minnette, a former prostitute symbolizes Mary Magdalene, a former prostitute and a faithful believer in Jesus.
In the story rumors of Bra' mans' powers spread causing him to gather a large following, this is symbolic of the Jesus and his followers. Some of Bra' mans' followers tried to touch and wash his feet this is also symbolic of Jesus and his followers.
Later on Bra mans' followers turned on him just as jesus' own did.